Rivera, the majors’ all-time saves leader with 608, suffered a season-ending knee early this past May. Before the injury, there had been speculation that Rivera was in his final season. Almost immediately after learning that he would miss the rest of the season because of a torn ACL, Rivera vowed to play in 2013.

However, Rivera admittedly was reconsidering his plans in recent weeks. The soon-to-be 43-year-old reportedly even was leaning toward retirement.

The Post reports that Rivera told New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman on Friday that he would like to pitch next season.

Rivera, who has pitched solely for the Yankees during his 18-season major league career, is a free agent. But there is little drama as to where he will sign.

In nine games before the injury this past season, Rivera was 1-1 with a 2.16 ERA and five saves in nine relief appearances.